Verify whether the system of forces shown can be replaced by a single equivalent force. If it can be replaced determine the point where the line of action of the single equivalent force intersects with the xz-plane. Note: If the system cannot be simplified into a single equivalent force system, write CS (Cannot be Simplified) into the answer box. y A 12 kN 30 kN B 18 kN 300 mm 18 kN 30 kN 500 mm 400 mm
Verify whether the system of forces shown can be replaced by a single equivalent force. If it can be replaced determine the point where the line of action of the single equivalent force intersects with the xz-plane. Note: If the system cannot be simplified into a single equivalent force system, write CS (Cannot be Simplified) into the answer box. y A 12 kN 30 kN B 18 kN 300 mm 18 kN 30 kN 500 mm 400 mm
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If the answer cannot be simplified then show a solution as to why it cannot be simplified.

Transcribed Image Text:Verify whether the system of forces shown
can be replaced by a single equivalent force.
If it can be replaced determine the point
where the line of action of the single
equivalent force intersects with the xz-plane.
Note: If the system cannot be simplified into
a single equivalent force system, write CS
(Cannot be Simplified) into the answer box.
y
A
12 kN
30 kN
B
18 kN
300 mm
18 kN
30 kN
500 mm
400 mm
D
16 kN
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